Obituary of Joseph Hoyt Wright

Joseph “Hoyt” Wright, 79, of Cedar Grove, NC, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  Hoyt was a native of Orange County.  He was the son of the late Ralph and Beatrice Wright.  He was a lifetime tobacco farmer. He was a member of Carr United Methodist Church and was a founding member of the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department.

Hoyt is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Brenda Wright; his children Greg Wright (Lisa) and Denise Vaughan (Frankie).  All of Cedar Grove, NC.

Hoyt adored his grandchildren Allison, Joseph, Melanie, and Emily.  He was blessed with four great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sisters Betsy Anne Wright and Kay Stanley (Steve). 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 6:00pm at Carr United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronnie Byrd, Rev. Rick Webster and Elder David Underwood officiating. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the service will be broadcast from the sanctuary to help in maintaining social distance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell.

Walker’s Funeral Home of Mebane is serving the Wright Family.

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